Survive in Azure Files

"I'm sorry to have worried you. I just thought... I screwed up again..."

"……Um?"

"Teacher received my abrupt message and came to visit me specially...but I didn't open the door for you..."

Although I had a vague suspicion, I still sighed after hearing it confirmed by Yuzu.

It seems that Yuzu's psychological problems are more serious and more difficult to cure than I thought.

Even though I have the courage to walk out of the school building accompanied by others, I am still introverted and shy when I am alone.

But it's still my fault. If I had explained it to Yuzu before coming here instead of doing a surprise attack, this wouldn't have happened.

In the future, we must be more cautious when interacting with students with psychological problems.

After reflecting on myself in my heart, I became more determined to help Youzi get out of her current autistic situation.

Just start by getting her out of her locker.

I touched Yuzi's head and said softly, "I don't mind these, so please forgive me for my mistakes, okay?"

"I, I don't care about anything..."

"Thank you."

I paused, then asked knowingly, "Speaking of which, Yuzu, why do you like staying in the closet so much?"

Chapter 101: Can I still take advantage of you?

Facing my question, Yuzu hesitated for a moment before answering timidly:

"That's because...if I hide in there, I won't be discovered by others. Because if I stay in the club activity room normally, people will often come to see me..."

I secretly wondered, is it possible to cut her off? Are there still some vicious bad students who would come to cause trouble for Youzi?

Otherwise, how could a stranger go to a remote place like the Game Development Department, which has almost no business dealings with other clubs, and specifically look for Yuzu, an autistic girl who even hides in the school building to take online classes?

Even if you know her and want to find her for something, you should know her situation and consider her feelings!

"Especially Yuuka-senpai from the seminar!" Yuzu then showed a frightened expression like she was playing a horror game, "She often forces me to attend ministerial meetings with a scary look on her face... I can't help but want to run away when I see her..."

Oh, it’s Yuka, that’s okay.

I wanted to say a few words to defend Yuka, but after thinking it over I decided not to.

The poor seminar accountant, who is clearly doing his job conscientiously, always attracts misunderstandings of one kind or another.

Why don’t you understand Yuka’s situation and sympathize with her difficulties?

"But...but...if I'm in here, no one will find me."

Yuzu unconsciously revealed a look of relief: "Only when I'm here, this cabinet is my little healing space. Hehehe..."

"I see." I nodded. "But if you stay in here all the time, won't you feel that the air is not circulating and it's hard to breathe? And this size is too narrow."

"No, on the contrary. I think its size fits my body very well and makes me feel safe. And it's so hot today, the metal cabinet wall is cool and comfortable. I lean my body against the cabinet wall and listen to the sounds coming from outside... I even want to stay in it forever..."

After hearing what Yuzi said, I nodded thoughtfully and gained some understanding.

In other words, because of Yuzu's past experiences, this locker has unknowingly become a symbol of the wall of her heart.

If you want the girl in front of you to truly get out of her psychological trauma, the first step is to use a gentler approach.

For example...

"Can I come in with you?" I asked politely.

Try to use physical methods to break through Yuzi's defenses and get into her heart.

"W-What!?"

Yuzu was startled and confused by my abrupt request: "B-but this locker can only accommodate one person...!? Of course, there is no official limit on the number of people written on the locker... but two people would be too crowded, right?"

I just need to squeeze in a little bit to maintain my physical and mental health!

There is no other way. Even in front of a trustworthy adult like me...

No, it is precisely because I am a super trustworthy, handsome, healing young teacher that Yuzu, who already has a good impression of me, becomes even more shy and resists me taking the initiative to enter her little cabinet.

It's not that I don't want to, it's just my personality. Going back further, it all comes down to my fault that I was born with a difficult appearance because of my good looks and character.

I touched the side of my face and smiled at Yuzu:

"But if it's more crowded, maybe it would be more reassuring, right?"

Yuzu was skeptical, but finally said reluctantly: "Well...if the teacher insists..."

What words! What is this nonsense!

I'm trying to help you overcome your psychological barriers with good intentions, but do you think I'm trying to take advantage of you?

Even if it is true, no matter how many students want to be occupied, they still have to wait in line!

I was furious, but the smile on my face became even brighter, and I stepped directly into the deepest part of the locker.

"Wait, wait a minute! Teacher, please don't force your way in!"

Youzi, who had not yet prepared herself mentally, leaned back against the cabinet wall, making a muffled sound. Without even crying out in pain, she hurriedly called for a stop.

However, now that it has come to this, how can I stop so easily?

I pulled at the door and pushed my body in little by little. Compared to my body, the locker was already small and low. Even when it was empty, I had to bend down to enter. Because there was a grapefruit inside, it was even more difficult to enter.

However, it's worth a try.

I worked hard towards my goal with all my heart, and the body temperature transmitted by our close proximity, the sweet and moist breath blowing on my skin, and the panicked look on the beautiful face from which I could see the trembling of tiny hairs, all gave me endless motivation.

Today, I am going to force my way into Yuzi's safe haven and leave an indelible mark of my own in her heart!

"Uh uh...it still doesn't work!"

Finally, Yuzu couldn't stand this kind of stimulation anymore and reached out to push me out of the locker.

In terms of physical fitness alone, I am definitely not able to beat any student now.

However, the key to winning a battle is never the comparison of data on paper. Otherwise, the strongest individual in the millennium would not be Nero, but Alice.

In addition to basic physical fitness, combat experience, mental stability, and environmental compatibility...

All of these factors affect the final outcome.

Although it is rarely used due to various reasons.

However, I am mastering the SRT CQB which has been honed to the pinnacle of martial arts in the world by Yukino, the ace of SRT!

The moment I realized what Yuzu was going to do, I acted decisively and responded brilliantly before her hand could reach my shoulder.

He put his mouth close to the girl's ear and blew gently.

"Alas!"

The frightened Yuzu withdrew his hands and covered his red ears as if he had been electrocuted.

It's now!

Finally I put my other foot into the locker, grabbed the door and quickly closed it.

I put my arms around Yuzu's slender waist under her large school uniform, and brought us even closer. I chuckled and whispered to her:

"How about it? Do you feel more at ease now?"

Yuzu didn't reply, but subconsciously squeezed her legs together and clamped them together.

...Oh no, it seems like this place is a bit too crowded.

My expression froze, and I wanted to reach out and adjust it downwards, but found that I couldn't do it at all.

"Woo...Woo..."

In the darkness, Yuzu's crying face didn't seem so real, but her pitiful tone was clearer:

"Teacher...can you please go out first..."

"…Um, Yuzu."

I forced a smile and said, "I seem to be stuck."

"……Eh?"

Chapter 102: Punishment? Reward!

Game Development Department, inside the activity room.

"So what are you doing?"

Tao Jing stood in front of me, one hand on her waist and the other pointing at me, questioning me aggressively.

I was sitting upright on the hard floor, being scolded by the students, but I looked embarrassed and dared not say a word.

Not far away was Yuzu who was still sobbing, Midori who was giving me cold glances from time to time while I was trying to comfort Yuzu, and Alice who didn't quite understand the current situation.

In short, Yuzu and I were literally trapped in the locker due to our overly forced positions.

No matter how hard we tried, we couldn’t reach the locker door handle, which made the situation even more awkward.

I think Yazi should take at least 99 percent of the responsibility.

Fortunately, the other people in the game development department just went out to eat lunch, and they were also tasked with bringing lunch for Youzi. Thinking of the hungry minister, they rushed back as quickly as possible after they finished eating.

After being trapped inside for about ten minutes, we were finally freed.

And then there is the current situation.

"Really!"

Tao Jing puffed up her cheeks, "You're already an adult, yet you're still bullying Yuzu! This is really too much!"

Actually, I think, theoretically speaking, everyone should like being bullied by me...

For example, the reason why Midori looked at me with such resentful eyes was probably because she was wondering why I didn't do such a thing to her...

Of course, I really don’t dare to say such an excuse at the moment when I think about it in my heart. I can only accept Tao Jing’s lecture.

"No...it's okay..."

A weak voice came.

Finally calming down, Yuzu started to speak for me:

"Teacher, he didn't do it on purpose... I agreed first... that's why it turned out like that..."

Although Yuzu said this, I was still quite touched.

But doesn't what she said sound a bit too weird? !

It's hard not to have strange associations of one kind or another.

Tao Jing said dissatisfiedly: "Yuzu, you can't spoil the teacher like this. If you do something wrong, you should be punished."

I think the truth may be just the opposite, that I have always spoiled you too much.

Especially you, Xiaotao, have you forgotten who pleaded with Youxiang for you when you made a mistake?

Even if he thought he had some unspeakable little secret with me, his attitude was too arrogant!

Now that Yuzu, the victim, forgave me, I straightened my back again.

Midori sighed: "It was just an accident. Although the teacher was wrong, you shouldn't hold on to it too much, sister."

Alice followed suit and said, "Alice knows! Whenever there is an internal conflict in the hero team, it is the easiest time for the Demon King's army to take advantage of the situation! Tao Jing, please shake hands with the teacher and make peace quickly!"

Did you see that? This is what people want! All the members of the game development department have long been my reserve harem!

"no!"

However, Tao Jing's attitude was unexpectedly firm: "The teacher must be severely punished!"

The girls couldn't help but frown, probably because they all felt that Tao Jing was being too unreasonable today.

"So! I declare!"